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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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